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Beautiful 1-bedroom penthouse in ideal Back Bay location with PRIVATE roof deck boasting incredible panoramic views of Boston's Back Bay, the Charles River, State house and uninterrupted views of the 4th of July fireworks. Located on Commonwealth between Fairfield and Gloucester St, this unit features an open kitchen and living room with high ceilings throughout. Renovated bathroom with new tub and tile surround. The updated kitchen has white, solid wood cabinets, black granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The hardwood floors have been refinished with a gorgeous dark wood stain. The living room and bedroom include tall built-in bookcases and a large walk-in closet. There is an in-unit washer/dryer combo as well as shared laundry in the basement. Private storage closet, common storage and bike storage in the basement. This unit is on the 5th floor of a walk-up, there is no elevator, the views are worth the walk!

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms1
  • Mls StatusUnder Agreement
  • Bathroom1
  • Contingency Pending P&S
  • Parcel Number 3350051
  • Unit Number8

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $831,400
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$9,628

Parking

  • Parking Spaces
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Rented, On Street

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 1
  • Full Bath1

Basic Information

  • List Price$799,000
  • MLS Number73509598
  • Modification Date05/13/2026
  • Property SubTypeCondominium
  • Purchase Contract Date05/02/2026

Location

  • Address263 Commonwealth Avenue
  • Building Number263
  • CountySuffolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetCommonwealth Avenue
  • TownBoston
  • Zip02116

Building

  • BasementY
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Common Walls No One Above
  • Construction Materials Brick
  • Entry Level 6
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck - Roof + Access Rights
  • Rooms3
  • Stories1
  • Year Built1880
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Tile

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Deck - Roof + Access Rights
  • RoofRubber

Utilities

  • Cooling Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet664
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 664
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Property Attached YN Yes
  • Structure Type Rowhouse, Mid-Rise

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Highway Access
    • Park
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedOven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/Dryer
  • Association Amenities Hot Water
  • Other AmenitiesBasement, Fireplace
  • PetsYes
  • Security Features Intercom

Legal

  • ZoningCD

Other

  • Association Fee $385
  • Association Fee Frequency Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes Heat, Sewer, Insurance, Trash
  • Date Listed04/29/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • Other Equipment Intercom
  • View Count2

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Listed by The Walsh Team & Partners of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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